Dude....your house/property is amazing. I wish we had that kind of elbow room.

damn, the 212 cc predator actually looks like it works pretty well on dirt bikes, I’m surprised more people haven’t tried a swap

Thanks for showing it right off the bat instead of the common rambling many do at first. I'm impressed at the torque it makes, thumbs up.

I think this is something that crossed just about every gear heads mind at least once. It’s kinda wild how well it works! Shoutout to you for pulling it off, sick build!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! You got this comment so right! My brother and I probably started talking about this maybe 6 or 7 year ago, at that time we were thinking installing one in a older CB 125 or 175. Thanks for checking out my video and commenting :)

@YOYOshart

5 жыл бұрын

Mike festiva no problem man, seeing a predator on a old cb would be pretty cool I’ve always thought about putting one on a quad of some sort. Great content keep up the good work! 👍🏻

Pretty slick engine swap you did here Mike, bet that thing is a blast on the trails. Enjoy riding with your son.

Love it. I have an old dirt bike that’s been sitting behind my shed for years, it has a Briggs and Stratton on it that got burned by a nearby fire. I had originally made it into more of a cafe racer style but after watching this, I’m thinking of turning it back into its almost original glory

@Mikefestiva

4 ай бұрын

Right on! 😊

I'm rewatching this video because it is such a cool project, and I never realized that you were running a 4.5:1 gear ratio, and still getting that CRAZY amount of torque. Thing would have a vicious launch with a 7:1

Everything about this video was enjoyable. The editing. The content. And your knowledge on this topic comes across so subtly. Fair play to you. I'm also very envious of the trails you have around you.

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate your comment!

Fantastic swap, I never thought it would have that sort of kick but torque beats HP every time. Keep building.

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my project! yeah it's defiantly got more grunt then i thought it would. Take care :)

I like how it surprised you how much power those little 6hp have. VERY COOL PROJECT! Subscribed!

I've seen some videos of people doing the exact same thing as you. That being said, your creation is one of the very few that I would ride or put my kid on. Well thought out, great execution. Very well done.

Am i the only one that watches these types of videos to try to build your own but doesn’t know anything about parts and stuff😭

@teektalon3310

3 жыл бұрын

Learn all you you can my friend. That's half the fun of it!

@tommysdiy582

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@tommysdiy582

4 ай бұрын

This is how you learn though

@JoshuaKing-ff6ye

2 ай бұрын

No that's why I'm here

@jamesblount4916

2 сағат бұрын

I know exactly how you feel I gave away a motorcycle the other day I couldn't fix.

I had this idea for a long time and never built one , its good to see you guys made it happen ... Good job super fun

the honda engineers are like those dam cvt transmissions. makes all the difference on small lite vehicles. nice builds. and those engines never seem to run out of gas.

That was awesome! Was not expecting it to ride so strong. Nice job! Looking forward to seeing more.

Not a bad little engine swap for just playing around. I see many possibilities with this type of engine/trans combo. thanks for sharing.

I would never have thought that 212 could have that great of performance in a bike like that! Great job dude.

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I was surprised how good that engine does in this mini bike! Thanks for checking out my video 🙂

Very cool engine swap. Amazing how well the Harbor Freight engines work.

Love that you mix in bits of action and cut between stuff that we don’t really need/want to see. Perfect project style editing! Subbed!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate it! I try to keep the videos moving along but still add some info and “how to” for people but keep it fun with shots of the bike ripping :) Thanks for subscribing!

Nice one mate. That's a sick bush hack. Looks like a great place to grow up and live. Reminds me of my childhood thrashing bikes out in the bush.

I feel like I'm living under the predator engine rock. Didn't even know you could get all sorts of stuff for them. Super cool. Fun factor is all that counts #1 Getting out riding, adding that extra person that might not have a bike, etc.

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan yes there’s a lot of hop up parts available for these engines, the great thing is you can buy them on sale for $100! Great little engines. Thanks for checking out my video!

Adding that 212cc Predator and CVT drive to a dirt bike chassis makes a very potent combination! I kept reminding myself as I watched this video that engine is almost at it's LOWEST state of tune. Those 212cc engines can be tweaked to almost 20hp. HOO-HAH!!

@codcade

3 жыл бұрын

Well to get 20hp its $1000+ in mods, plus your own porting and shaving etc

It's amazing how much torque those little engines have.

That thing is a lot quicker than I thought it would be. Nice build.

Man, that thing is torquey for a 212cc.! Perfect gearing for trails and plenty of oommff with the CVT. Sounds like a big old 500 Yamaha single with your home-made header! Job well done!😄👍

Outstanding, one of my favorite predator 212 videos I have ever seen!

@aidenmechanics2124

5 жыл бұрын

BaronBoar i agree with you!

@davidwichner2018

5 жыл бұрын

Same and it look like it has POWA!

Thanks alot Mike for the videos. Just finished my champion 7hp in a Yamaha RT 100 build and couldn't have done the same quality job without your wise tips! Cheers!

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s great to hear! Have fun on that bike. My son and I love riding around I’m my Predator swapped mini bike. Take care John 👍

Geez that goes way better than I thought it would! I've been contemplating a similar swap for years but I've been putting it off because I thought the performance would be rubbish.

All week I've been looking for a engine for my Honda XR100 and I stumble upon this, what a coincidence! Thanks for the info!

@YosefMetal

4 жыл бұрын

I have an XR100R

What an amazing place to live...looks like total freedom

@heavystarch100

4 жыл бұрын

IKR!!

This turned out incredibly well, I'm really surprised how well it performs. Well done!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you checking out my project :)

Hey Mike, I just bought a 1972 Honda SL125. It's a basket case, but the frame and wheels are in great shape. I'm planning to do a very similar build. You are one of my favorite KZread builders and a terrific teacher, thank you! Tim

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! That’s going to be a great bike for that engine swap 👍 Take care Tim

This guy is taking the cars and cameras stuff to a whole new level. Liked+subscribed, hope to see more content like that. :)

That's awesome. I can't believe how good it runs with that motor

This is good stuff. Over a year ago I pondered fitting a jawa speedway bike motor ( auto also) into an old husky xc frame that's been dormant too long. Thanks for the inspiration!

Pretty cool project i was kind of impressed at the overall build/ video i didn’t expect for it to power The bike so well

I can't believe how much power that thing has. It even sounds killer. Great job!! I enjoyed..

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Thanks! It’s definitely faster then I thought it would be :)

Man I wish I had a dad growing up.

“I don’t want to destroy the tire” goes right into a full donut

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Well it was to good to hold back, I just had to rip it 👍

@Mikeofindy

4 жыл бұрын

Mike festiva SEND IT!!!

So cool.... You can tell by all the responses that you hit a sweet spot..... I bought an old 100cc Kaw trail bike to re do but the motor is history. I had been thinking about doing this or just scraping it but you have convinced me to see if I can get a 212 to fit in the frame. I am absolutely amazed at how well this thing has worked especially as stock. I rode these old trail bikes in the 60 and 70's. What a way to salvage these old bikes.....I am gonna start tomorrow.....Thanks for your video. Great job by the way.:)

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Ray! I appreciate your comment :) I definitely recommend building one!

I can't believe it took this long for someone to do this, it looks great!

@datraktorman69

5 жыл бұрын

Someone did it 2 years ago

Really nice work! Thanks for taking the time to video and share it. Great to see someone with the skills and passion to build and create. Bravo!!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment!

I came across a bunch of engine less dirt bike frames when I was a kid. Wish I could’ve done this to a few of those. Cool build dude.

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I definitely think this video will help get a lot of kids out on bike that had previously been broken down. Hey it’s never to late to build your self a mini bike :) Take care

Everyone: Predator 212's are slow! Mike festiva: Hold my beer

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@nicumarc5788

3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a genious!!!I am a diesel mechanic and still dream to have a set up garage like Mike!

That's a great build, nice work man.

Wow , I am totally in awe ! It really turned out awesome , really looks like a bunch of fun . Gives me an idea for next project

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Ervin! Thanks for commenting :) it’s definitely a fun little bike! Take care

@fishfire_2999

5 жыл бұрын

Dam sure does look like fun doesn't it ,crap I need a bike get the hell outta the city once in a while ,def looks like a blast man👍

Awesome project. That would be a great bike for a youngster learning to trail ride. No clutch or gears to complicate things. Your little one may even learn on it 4 or 5 years from now. Thanks for sharing.

This was great. Thanks for the sharing. And yes, you are right, this is a great affordable simple dad/son weekend project. All the best from Portugal !!!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! That’s awesome to have viewers from Portugal :)

Watching from the UK great idea just shows you dont have to spend a fortune to have fun im gonna see if i can pick a cheap bike up with a blown engine and have a go myself.

So glad I watched this video, cause I'm doing the same thing with an old 1983 Yamaha yz80 dirt bike frame with a 212 predator and I was always having trouble with the engine alignment cause of the way I installed it and the chain would rub against the torque converter spool. But now that problem is solved thanks to you!!

@ruudiutsenikov609

5 жыл бұрын

U should rather put a horizontal 4t engine on it

That thing runs GREAT! can't believe the performance. Nice job!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s quite quick for a bone stock 7Hp engine :) fun little bike! Thanks for checking out my video

Ive got a 87' rm80 wit a GX200 6.5hp honda motor with governor removal kit & 22mm carb its so fun just like yours once u start to upgrade motor u'll fall in LOVE!!! Keep up the great work!!!👍🤘🖖

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Craig! That’s sounds like a awesome bike! Take care

Wow, you two brothers shure can ride those bikes!!! Subbed long time ago! Your builds are so well made, you build quality Sir. Seems the cvt spings made a great improvement, as did the carb and everything else. A do-able father son projekt. The plasma cutters you have are a genius tool for a maker. If you can think it, you can build it. You inspire me, keep it up please. Helge

I've always wanted to do this but I figured it was going to have low speeds and wouldn't really be able to RIP. But I was very wrong, that bike is no pushover. Very very nice

@shiftymiata

5 жыл бұрын

Same here! Never thought it would work that well.

@ollilehtonen6764

5 жыл бұрын

And you can always tune the engines.

@alexgriffin6785

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like Hondas and clones are great engines if you build them out them they become bullet proof the speed is all about your clutch and your gear ratio I had a stage 3 kit on a fast kart that was about 16hp with a simple shit clutch and it was pushing me at about 60-70 mph

I have wanted to do that for a long time and now I am going to look for a dirt bike with no motor. it turned out sweet good job

Great idea. That CR would have cost a couple pennies to rebuild but they are absolute animals. Great video!

Thanks for posting. yeah I'm going for a flat head Briggs 5 horse with a mikuni carb and torque converter soon as I can. I have a 75 Kawasaki 400 rat roller frame. this video gives me confidence.

Who are the 41 idiots that gave this a thumbs down? Great fabrication and riding skills!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I like your comment! Thanks :)

Excellent job. That thing has plenty of off-the-line torque. God bless you brother.

Cool project man , looking foward to carb swap and such . Looks like ya got some nice riding country there.

I've seen this motor used in go karts and even pickups. Such a great little motor :)

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes they are! Thanks for commenting

Dude that thing actually sounds sick

You did a great job.I put a 212cc on a little dirt bike and it’s ripping.

Awesome build! Really turned out great !

Yeah gotta love these small engines. Great way to teach the little ones how to wrench!

Wow I've always wanted to see someone stick a harbor freight motor in a bike cool vid. Definitely subbed. PS thanks for adding the top speed not everyone does that but everyone gets curious. Look forward to more videos.

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s been a fun bike project 🙂 I have a few other videos on my KZread channel about this bike, if you get time check them out. Take care

@conker33350

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mikefestiva haha already binge watching you. I'd like to see what you come up with in the future:) thank you

HI From the UK :) Love where you live man, so cool. Thanks for sharing the video of the bike .

Simple and fast! Great work Mike

Reminds me of my childhood with a 4hp mini-bike. Good stuff. Cheers

@FlyinBrian777

5 жыл бұрын

I was one of those kids in the 70's that had a minibike. The 3 hp engine seized up, my dad pulled a 5 hp motor off a old snowblower. That extra 2 horses made me feel like I had a Hayabusa. lol

I remember getting my flaired jeans stuck in my bicycle chain back in the 70's

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Haha!

You have inspired me to do my own predator swap. predator 420 hemi in a yz250 chassis... Im starting next week.. keep up the great videos... love them all...

@Mikefestiva

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! I think that’s going to be a fun build 👍

i loved that! " oh yeah I thought it would be fun for my son to just putt around the trails." shows the agreseive seen with it treding the drive way! :)

Wish I had all those trails in my backyard.

Wicked cool build... Makes me wanna build one just to play around on the trail with.. great job

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s definitely a fun little bike :)

Using your video gave me the idea to make my own homemade dirt bike just went for my second ride today 👍👍

@rhys3147

8 ай бұрын

Post it bro im invested lets see🔥🔥

That's awesome man I love it nothing is junk if a body has ambition and anything with a engine is fun

Great welding ideas Love the lower frame where you cut those 45s and bent those then welded it all together Looks a lot stronger the way you did it 👍👍👍 The motor worked a lot better than I thought it would Good job bro ✌️ You get a sub 👍 for that 😁 👍✌️

Enjoyed this what a beautiful place you have there I could never live in the city

Looking forward to the carb upgrade, and your bike is fairly simple so big thumbs up on that one as most guys pimp things out that'are not practical for the regular guy on a budget! Thanks for that and my only reservation is to have more support on the lower front corner, since there is no room for an inner triangle perhaps an outer one, Oh! Joe Rocket jackets too lol... Hope video 2 is next,.. Yah!

Great Video! Those lil predators motors put lot machines back in action that would otherwise rust away - I'm getting ready to put one on blown Garden Tiller -

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

That property looks amazing! 😍 I enjoyed this video, New subscriber here!

Sweet build. Now i just need to find me a hand full of frames somewhere. Gave me a really great idea to get a few bikes up and running for a little of nothing. Thanks for the upload.

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a good way to get old frames moving again 👍

Great video. Reminds me of being 6 ft on a ttr125. Amazing work...and that thing scoooots!

Thanks for keeping an old dirtbike on the trail.

Looks like you got that motor to fit in ther quite well ! I was one of those many kids in the 70s that was out there riding one of those mini keys you spoke about mine was fancy one as it did have front and rear suspension

@Mikefestiva

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Craig! Sounds like good times when you were a kid, Front and back shocks, that was a deluxe one! Thanks for checking out my video 🙂

Hey Michael I so appreciate your welding skills and lay out thanks for the fun video

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Wow! That motor puts out some good power! Super cool build! :D

go power sports might sponsor you if your building stuff just like this. Or if you build gokarts and stuff they definitely will. Just saying

@Lee-tp2kh

Ай бұрын

Not being rude or anything but some people do this shit just cuz they love it they love getting there stories to people like me who won’t ever be able to do this cuz my wife hates me and takes every dime I make I legit dream of doing this have shopping carts in 100 stores and never have the means to buy it but through guys like these I can live thru them a sponsor is obviously amazing but not everyone cares about making money I mean obviously that’s not true and we all want money for our hobby’s

@jamesmaroon6161

Ай бұрын

@@Lee-tp2kh I would get rid of her. Just an opinion

I've got a new predator and cvt sitting in the shed...been debating on a project for it.....maybe I should track down a cheap dirtbike frame..lol

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend building one!

Soo Damn Dope! That 212 is way more capable than I gave it credit for. Thx for the lesson!💪👍

Hey that's a really cool re power buddy Sounds awesome I've just re powered an old scrambler myself

If that’s your place ! I’m jelly! Good work man

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s my place :) Thanks for checking out my project!

KZread is going crazy with recommending this video! Glad I finally clicked;) Great vid

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for commenting. It’s about Time KZread recommends my videos! Haha I have been at it for 4 years now making cool videos on KZread, this is the first video that’s ever really got highly recommended! Thanks for watching :)

I love your 2002 in the background! I am restoring one right now

Great video. Fabbing and the ripping. Your backyard riding area is heaven.👍🏾

@Mikefestiva

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my videos 🙂👍

nice! I really like the quality in which you installed it.

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment :) I also have been really digging your channel, I will be emailing you a photo of my quad truck, I saw you where going to be making a 20,000 subscriber thank you video with other peoples projects, and asked them to send you photos. That’s great!

@jerseyjfp

5 жыл бұрын

I agree really good clean install and no half assed work. Love it!

Awesome video! Great way to make and old bike work again!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you checking out my new video :)

Hell yeah!!! Great job with the build and video editing. I just started welding and bought a cheap plasma cutter so it's time to get to work on something like this. Again great job !!!

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I think your going to have fun welding! If you get time you should check out my channel, I also have a cheap plasma torch, I built a cool powered torch track that will make that torch make CNC quality cuts, I also have quite a few videos that cover welders and welding. Take care

You drifted that curve so smooth

Amazing to see someone have an idea and work to see it through

@therealbigfoot3076

5 жыл бұрын

Just watched a video of a kid put this same motor in a truck and it drives lol

@Mikefestiva

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! If you liked this video you should check out my channel, I built a bandsaw mill from scratch, a quad truck and a lot of other things! Thanks for commenting

@private1712

5 жыл бұрын

I will when I get time u should do like a series and try and make the bike into a normal dirtbike like clutch shifting and kickstart